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Disaster Relief Medicaid Act provides Medicaid assistance to disaster survivors, including mental health services and home care.

The Disaster Relief Medicaid Act amends Medicaid to provide relief for survivors of major disasters. It defines "disaster" as a major disaster declared by the President, a national emergency declared by the President, or a public health emergency declared by the Secretary. The Act ensures that survivors receive medical assistance for a period starting from the disaster declaration and lasting two years. It also provides 100% federal matching payments for assistance provided in direct impact areas.